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Re: A look at the 2011 NFL draft

[quote user="nycsportzfan"]Rob Rang biting my style.. I had chose IAN WILLIAMS as my top UDF out there, in what looks like one heck of a UDF class, and he just came out with a list and WILLIAMS lead the way, also Martin Parker is on it, another guy i put on the UDF threads that were up after the draft... When we lose Cofield, i would really like to somehow snag either Martin Parker or Ian Williams.. Parker for rushing the passer, and he has great strength, and Ian for his Run Stuffing abiltiy.. Also, we got to get one of those safties! I mean, Deunta, Lefeged, Silva, tarrant, there are some freaking good safties on those lists.. I really like Darrin Walls as a EXP'd CB out there with solid size and good run stopping ability... Woulden't mind seeing Redeyes guy Shuylar Oordt come in as a UDF for the TE positon... Pat Devlin is 100pct the QB i would crave for outta the UDF's with Josh Portis showing some legit upside, and yet another DT that excites me a bit is Ced Thornton.... Armon Binns, Maehl and Sazenbacher are all guys i spoke of as late rd picks or UDF's i think could make some noise as well..

Hundreds of undrafted free agents whose phones didn't ring in the
hours after the end of the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft was
completed are about to become much more popular than they were
during the four-month lockout.

In a historic
situation that prevented NFL contract-related business from being
conducted, undrafted free agents can't be signed until the labor
mess is sorted out and player transactions are cleared to be
processed by the league office.

Pat Devlin figures to be a serviceable backup in the NFL.
(US Presswire)

They'll be in queue with many others -- 254
total draft picks, hundreds of veteran unrestricted and restricted
free agents -- fighting for attention from the 32 pro teams in
this first-of-its-kind, two-week free agency window.

Typically, teams are on the phone with their top undrafted free-agent
targets throughout the final day of the event, trying to convince
them to sign on and many negotiate bigger signing bonuses than
late-round draft picks as agents review each team's draft picks
and seek the best fits for their clients.

A
fair number of talented players from the college ranks remained
available after Mr. Irrelevant, Houston Texans linebacker Cheta Ozougwu
(from Rice University), was selected with the 254th pick.

Below is a refresher course on the top five players available
overall, and the top five at each position when the curtain is
finally raised on what is certain to be an entertaining 2011 free
agency period.

1. DT Ian Williams, Notre Dame
Williams fought through a knee injury in 2010, but his toughness
and hustle from the interior could allow him to contribute for a
long time as a solid, if not overly flashy, 4-3 nose
tackle/one-technique.

2. WR Terrance Toliver, LSU
Toliver's tape isn't superior, but his size/speed combination
still typically earns an SEC receiver some sort of draft slot. He
also looked good at the end of the season and at the East-West
Shrine Game. He should latch on with a team interested in a
vertical route-runner with enough size to create mismatches against
smaller cornerbacks.

3. QB Pat Devlin, Delaware
The Penn State transfer did not impress scouts with his arm
strength at the East-West Shrine Game or his pro day, but his
performance was not so poor that most didn't expect him to be
drafted late. Though he ran primarily out of shotgun for the Blue
Hens, he came out from under center at Penn State and has the size,
athleticism and intelligence to stick on a roster as a backup or
potential spot starter.

4. CB Ryan Jones, Northwest Missouri State
It was surprising that a solid cornerback who produced for a
powerhouse Division II program and who blew up his pro day
(40-inch vertical, 4.46 40 at 5-11, 198 pounds, 19 reps of 225
pounds) went undrafted. He is raw in his coverage and tackling
techniques to be sure, but it won't be surprising to see him stick
as a nickel back with potential as a starter down the line.

5. DT Martin Parker, Richmond
Another small-school prospect, Parker showed up big-time at the
East-West Shrine Game, but teams didn't appreciate his film enough
to select him even late in the draft. Given time and coaching,
Parker could be an interesting three-technique prospect who
provides pass rush as a high-effort wave player.

Top Undrafted Players by Position

Quarterbacks

1. Adam Froman (Louisville)

2. Taylor Potts (Texas Tech)

3. Adam Weber (Minnesota)

4. Josh Portis (California (PA))

5. Scott Tolzien (Wisconsin)

Running backs

Derrick Locke is a solid option for teams searching for running back depth.
(US Presswire)

1. Derrick Locke (Kentucky)

2. Noel Devine (West Virginia)

3. Mario Fannin (Auburn)

4. Damien Berry (Miami)

5. Brandon Saine (Ohio State)

Wide receivers

1. Dane Sanzenbacher (Ohio State)

2. Darvin Adams (Auburn)

3. Ricardo Lockette (Fort Valley State)

4. Jeff Maehl (Oregon)

5. Armon Binns (Cincinnati)

Tight ends

1. Andre Smith (Virginia Tech)

2. Schuylar Oordt (Northern Iowa)

3. Collin Franklin (Iowa State)

4. Weslye Saunders (South Carolina)

5. Zack Pianalto (North Carolina)

Offensive tackles

1. Derek Hall (Stanford)

2. Willie Smith (East Carolina)

3. David Mims (Virginia Union)

4. D.J. Young (Michigan State)

5. Trevis Turner (Abilene Christian)

Offensive guards

1. Zach Hurd (Connecticut)

2. Ray Dominguez (Arkansas)

3. Carl Johnson (Florida)

4. Justin Boren (Ohio State)

5. Andrew Phillips (Stanford)

Centers

1. Kris O'Dowd (Southern Cal)

2. Zane Taylor (Utah)

3. Tim Barnes (Missouri)

4. Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU)

5. Alex Linnenkohl (Oregon State)

Defensive ends

1. Ugo Chinasa (Oklahoma State)

2. Brandon Bair (Oregon)

3. Pierre Allen (Nebraska)

4. Eddie Jones (Texas)

5. Marc Schiechl (Colorado School of Mines)

Defensive tackles

1. Cedric Thornton (Southern Arkansas)

2. Ollie Ogbu (Penn State)

3. Sealver Siliga (Utah)

4. Anthony Gray (Southern Miss)

5. Corbin Bryant (Northwestern)

Inside linebackers

The inspirational Mark Herzlich is one of the best linebackers in the undrafted pool.
(US Presswire)

Re: A look at the 2011 NFL draft

[quote user="Redeyejedi"]Since none of U gave me a suggestion im going to give us Devin Taylor DE South Carolina. Just dont see glaring holes on the roster besides TE.[/quote]who are our fa's for next year and players with 1 year left?

Re: A look at the 2011 NFL draft

[quote user="thegreatone"][quote user="Redeyejedi"]Since none of U gave me a suggestion im going to give us Devin Taylor DE South Carolina. Just dont see glaring holes on the roster besides TE.[/quote]who are our fa's for next year and players with 1 year left?
[/quote]

FA's

Mario Manningham

Terrel Thomas

Kareem Mckenzie

Jon Goff

Aaron Ross

1 year left

Kiwi

Osi

Phillips

Jacobs

Barden

Beckum

Beatty

Koets

Sintim

I considered CB but I think Thomas will be retained, WR I dont know the Giants have become very passive with there negotiations and I think teams will be extremely interested in him. I think the Giants will lowball him and lose him in all honesty. OT, depends on how Beatty plays this year but it is possible. FS- IF Phillips knee acts up.LB Ive given up on a 1st round LB

Re: A look at the 2011 NFL draft

[quote user="Redeyejedi"]

[quote user="thegreatone"][quote user="Redeyejedi"]Since none of U gave me a suggestion im going to give us Devin Taylor DE South Carolina. Just dont see glaring holes on the roster besides TE.[/quote]who are our fa's for next year and players with 1 year left?
[/quote]

FA's

Mario Manningham

Terrel Thomas

Kareem Mckenzie

Jon Goff

Aaron Ross

1 year left

Kiwi

Osi

Phillips

Jacobs

Barden

Beckum

Beatty

Koets

Sintim

I considered CB but I think Thomas will be retained, WR I dont know the Giants have become very passive with there negotiations and I think teams will be extremely interested in him. I think the Giants will lowball him and lose him in all honesty. OT, depends on how Beatty plays this year but it is possible. FS- IF Phillips knee acts up.LB Ive given up on a 1st round LB

Id put it

DE

WR

OT

FS

CB

in likeliness of 1st round pick[/quote]do you have us picking in the same spot or are you projecting a lower pick?